No matter how old your child gets, it's important to hug, sing, dance, laugh and love. And even when your teen acts as if they can't stand it, rest assured it's something they secretly adore and need.

By Sandra Magsamen

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IM Saying It

Learn how to text your child on their computer or cell phone. Let's face the fact that our kids are communicating in ways we never did growing up. We have to learn their language if we want to really keep connected. Teach yourself how to instant message (IM), text message, e-mail and send photos over the phone and the Web.